The Iron Hand of Mars by Lindsey Davis

The Iron Hand of Mars

Marcus Didius Falco #4

Lindsey Davis

320 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery challenging informative mysterious medium-paced
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Imperial Rome\'s answer to Columbo stars in his fourth adventure in this series of detective thrillers set in ancient Rome. Falco is sent on an undercover mission to Roman Germany to locate a high-ranking Roman officer, who was sent as a "present"...

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Community Reviews Summary of 300 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 100%
funny 66%
tense 66%
emotional 33%
dark 16%
informative 16%
lighthearted 16%
sad 16%

Pace

fast 42%
medium 42%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.93

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